Last week’s kickoff with The Mallett Brothers Band (July 23, 2026) set the tone for what promises to be an incredible summer in downtown Ellsworth. And this Thursday, we’re keeping the music going! Join us this Thursday, July 30, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at ….Read More
Before we get started … please note this is a proposed MaineDOT project. The City of Ellsworth is sharing this information as a courtesy to help connect our community with MaineDOT’s public engagement process. MaineDOT Seeking Public Input on Proposed Main Street Bridge Improvements ….Read More
If Thursday night’s kickoff (Thursday, July 23, 2026) to the Downtown Summer Concert Series was any indication, downtown Ellsworth is in for a fantastic summer. The Franklin Street Parklet came alive with great music, smiling faces, families, neighbors, and, perhaps best of all … plenty ….Read More
Temporary Traffic Detour Planned Friday Morning for Deputy Luke Gross Memorial Highway Dedication On Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., a formal dedication ceremony will take place on Route 3 in Trenton to unveil the Deputy Luke Gross Memorial Highway signs. To help ensure ….Read More
As Ellsworth continues to grow, the City is exploring whether a short-term rental (STR) registration and safety inspection program should be considered. Before any recommendations are developed, we want to hear from you. Community input is an important part of the City’s decision-making process, and ….Read More
Looking for your real estate or personal property tax bill? We’ve made it easy. The City of Ellsworth’s Property Tax page is your one-stop destination to view your bill, pay online, access property assessment cards and tax maps, review payment due dates, and find answers ….Read More
If you’ve noticed crews working around town replacing streetlights, you’re not imagining things—great progress is being made! As part of the City’s streetlight replacement project, 222 of Ellsworth’s 507 streetlights have already been upgraded, bringing brighter, more energy-efficient lighting to neighborhoods throughout the community. Here’s ….Read More
Have you ever thought about serving your community? If you’re passionate about Ellsworth and would like to help shape its future, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Nomination papers for the November 3, 2026, Municipal Election will be available beginning Thursday, July ….Read More
There’s something special about a summer evening in downtown Ellsworth. Friends catching up. Kids dancing near the stage. Local businesses buzzing. Great live music filling the air. This Thursday, July 23, the Downtown Summer Concert Series officially kicks off at the Franklin Street Parklet, and ….Read More
The countdown is on! In just 8 more sleeps, the City of Ellsworth’s Downtown Summer Concert Series kicks off with The Mallett Brothers Band on Thursday, July 23 at 7 p.m. in the Franklin Street Parklet. Meet up with friends, grab dinner or a drink ….Read More